General Knowledge - Current Affairs, General Awareness Quiz - Questions and Answers, GK for UPSC, Bank PO & All Exams

1. Consider the following statement:1. Old Tehri is a Confluence town located on the confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangna rivers2. To reach Vindya Mountains, the ancient sages needed to cross Dandakaranya firstWhich among the above statements is / are correct?

a. Only 1 is correct

b. Only 2 is correct

c. Both 1 & 2 are correct

d. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

2. Consider the following states:1. Tripura2. Mizoram3. Meghalaya4. ManipurThe correct order of increasing area of the above states is shown by which among the following?

a. 1, 2, 3,4

b. 1, 4, 2, 3

c. 1, 3, 4, 2,

d. 1, 2, 4, 3

3. What is the motive of the Reserve Bank of India to launch a "Housing start-up index (HSUI)"?

a. The people would be able to find the houses of their budget and choice

b. The Index will be a separate index made up of shares of construction companies, so that the investors get better picture of this sector

c. The index will give a clear picture of the economic activities as the new start ups in the housing sector boost demand and supply

d. All of above

4. Which among the following is the closest figure to the share of SEZ Exports in India’s Exports in the fiscal year 2010-11?

a. 8.52%

b. 17.68%

c. 25.54%

d. 29.70%

5. Which among the following duties is applied by a Government to control the exports of a commodity, so that the commodity can be used by the local markets than in foreign countries?

a. Custom Duty

b. Excise Duty

c. Anti Dumping Duty

d. Dumping Duty

6. In terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX common wealth games in India amounted to ?

a. Export.

b. Import.

c. Production.

d. Consumption.

7. Ornithophily refers to the pollination through which among the following?

a. Wind

b. Insects

c. Birds

d. Water

8. Mirage is an example of ____?

a. Refraction of light

b. Total Internal Reflection of Light

c. Refraction and Total Internal Reflection of Light

d. Dispersion of Light

9. Which among the following is the most optimum place to source Geothermal Energy?

a. Konkan coast

b. Ladakh district

c. Aravali hills

d. Coromandal Coast

10. Which among the following sports is NOT a part of the London Olympics?

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